Super Mario Bros. Crossover

May 14, 2010 • No Comments
Super Mario Bros Crossover is a flash game that recreates the original Super Mario Bros for Nintendo and allows you to play it as characters from other classic Nintendo games. It is a tribute to classic NES games and anyone that grew up playing Nintendo should enjoy it. If you haven't already come across this game then I insist you check it out.

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New Battle.net to Feature Monthly Subscription Pricing for Starcraft 2

May 10, 2010 • 1 Comment
Recently, Blizzard revealed details on their new pricing strategy for “emerging markets”. Innocent as this may sound, it’s potentially very bad news for you and me. Call it yet another horseman if you wish. Effectively, in certain regions including Mexico, Argentina and Chile to name a few, Starcraft 2 will be available for around half the price. Instead of retailing at around $60USD it will be offered for around $25 to $30USD. Why do these regions get such a deal you ask? Well, they don’t...

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Watching Games – Video Gaming as a Spectator Sport

May 6, 2010 • 5 Comments
As video gaming continues to gain ground, working towards the forefront of our entertainment media, the way in which we consume and experience gaming has also evolved. With ever increasing popularity, not to mention social acceptance, the boundless player swarm drives the gaming industry, beyond the meager human computer interaction of yesterday, to our destination: a complete social experience. Though the effects of this transition have been numerous, the phenomenon of possibly greatest acceleration in recent years has been that of watching video games.
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Retro Duo Console – Plays NES & SNES Titles

May 3, 2010 • 2 Comments
NES or SNES finally died? Looking to replace it cheaply but that repair number on the back of your original just isn't supported? The Retro Duo may just be what you need to keep playing all your 8-bit and 16-bit Nintendo titles.

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Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty to Hit Shelves This Summer, July 27, 2010

May 3, 2010 • No Comments
At long last, after a seemingly never ending cycle of development, Starcraft 2 has been given an official release date. Unquestionably, this will be the top selling game of 2010, and preordering the game to gain beta access makes a little more sense than it did yesterday.

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The Death of the Game Manual

April 26, 2010 • 1 Comment
Recently video game publisher Ubisoft announced they would break tradition and no longer be providing a physical game manual with their games. Let's go over why Ubisoft claims to be doing this, what their real motivations are, and what it will mean to you and me.
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Pixels – An Amazing Short Film by Patrick Jean

April 25, 2010 • No Comments
Pixels have invaded New York city! All hope is lost! Outstanding short film, already seen by millions, you should definitely check this out if you somehow have not already.

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Contra Rebirth Review

April 25, 2010 • 1 Comment
You play a shirtless, time travelling super soldier tasked with defeating the Red Falcon alien threat that has invaded Earth in 2633. You face the impossible task of defeating an endless horde of aliens, robots and mutants, armed with only your wit, quick reflexes and a machine gun with infinite ammo.
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Starcraft 2 Beta Finally Opens Up to the Public. Cover Charge of $5?

April 23, 2010 • 1 Comment
The interwebs have been buzzing this week with the news that anyone can gain access to the much coveted Starcraft 2 Beta. There is however a catch; you must preorder Starcraft 2 to receive your key. There is not currently a set release date for the game aside from a general expectancy to be out sometime in 2010.

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